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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Chinese clinicians have provided evidence in a “real-world study” that shows amyloid PET imaging is effective for diagnosing and managing patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published February 8 in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. of patients, noted lead author Ke-Liang Chen, MD, a neurologist at Fudan University. in 2012. “The

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AuntMinnie

MAY 13, 2024

The study included data from 929 women, of which 664 had dense breasts and 541 were diagnosed with breast cancer at younger than 50 years old. Patients with commercial insurance had higher MRI uptake than those with Medicare/Managed Care (p = 0.0034). It also explored differentiating factors that may impact MRI use in this population.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 19, 2023

Community-level social determinants of health are strong predictors of disparitie.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

The two listed some of the benefits and limitations of each of these contrast-enhanced techniques and offered guidance regarding which one to choose in a given clinical situation: When compared with standard mammography for diagnosing breast cancer, CEM has shown improved sensitivity (90.5% vs. 52.4%) but also reduced specificity (76.1%

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

State-of-the-Art Technology Not all imaging centers offer the same equipment, and newer technology often leads to more precise imaging and quicker diagnoses. Insurance and Pricing Transparency Healthcare can be costly, so it’s essential to choose an imaging center that is transparent about pricing and works with your insurance.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Black women diagnosed with breast cancer are less likely than their white counterparts to undergo preoperative MRI, researchers have reported. In breast imaging, newer advanced screening modalities are disproportionately used by non-Hispanic white women, those with private insurance, and those with higher educational attainment.

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Professional Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions. Additionally, most insurance companies provide at least some coverage for imaging procedures, if not the entire procedure.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Again, while radiographers and radiologists are capturing and diagnosing images, the people signing off on the actual financial investment are the administrators, the CEOs, clinical engineering leaders, product committee chairs, and chief medical officers. Who is Making the Purchases?

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 17, 2024

As the coding team receives its annual education, they must pass along any changes to coding or documentation requirements to the physicians and to the team responsible for insurance authorization. Certain primary diagnoses are only payable with an acceptable secondary diagnosis. ICD-10 is the 10th edition of this coding system.

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JUNE 21, 2023

We are pleased to make POSLUMA widely available across the United States for use in men with newly diagnosed or suspected recurrence of prostate cancer , and hope that this will make a real difference to physicians and their patients,” said David E. Additional PETNET sites are expected to manufacture POSLUMA before the end of the summer. “We

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

At Intermountain Medical Imaging , we use the latest imaging technology to help your doctor diagnose and treat a variety of potentially serious medical conditions. It allows us to streamline our office procedures, obtain insurance verification, secure authorization for certain procedures, and process claims quickly.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 17, 2023

This would mean that medical insurances would cover the cost of proton therapy for oesophageal cancer in future.” Although this makes it a relatively rare form of cancer, it is still the eighth most common cancer worldwide.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Teleradiology can connect local healthcare facilities to a network of radiologists, providing quick access to expert interpretations and diagnoses. Faster diagnoses can lead to more timely treatment and improved patient outcomes. Cost-Efficiency : Setting up and maintaining advanced radiology equipment can be costly.

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Premier Radiology Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The Need For an Error-Proof Workspace The biggest expense most radiologists have is malpractice insurance, and it is very important to be able to work in an error-proof environment in order to give the best patient care. Clutter causes disorganization, and that can lead to misplaced information and wrong diagnoses. #2:

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Independent Imaging

MARCH 27, 2020

Imaging services are an essential way to accurately diagnose injuries, medical conditions, and diseases. High-definition images provide precise information that allow physicians to accurately diagnose a variety of conditions. What Is An Outpatient Imaging Center? This helps doctors recommend appropriate and effective treatments.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The critical role of radiologists in diagnosing illnesses and guiding treatment decisions underscores the urgency of addressing this shortage. In response, many institutions are turning to teleradiology companies to bridge the gap and provide remote interpretation services.

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The Radiology Clinic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Well… There Are Benefits to the 3T MRI 3T MRIs provide more scanning options for doctors, with sophisticated imaging procedures not available in lower-power models of MRI scanners, including the ability to scan in tiny slices as small as 1mm to help with the difficult diagnoses of complex conditions.

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MAY 22, 2024

Patients typically visit these centers for imaging tests prescribed by their healthcare providers to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions. Factors such as younger age, being unwed, residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lacking adequate insurance increase the likelihood of missing appointments.

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Global Radiology CME

JULY 19, 2021

Ultrasound has been shown to rapidly diagnose lens dislocation as it can visualize internal structures of the globe [2, 7]. Austin discovered his passion for radiology during his clinical rotations and finds using imaging to diagnose patients very rewarding. The axial CT scan above demonstrates a right lens dislocation (Fig.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Typically, CAC scoring may be attained on a cardiac-gated scan which subjects patients to additional cost and radiation exposure and is typically not covered by insurance companies.

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Intelerad

JUNE 29, 2023

Cardiologists use CPACS systems to view, diagnose, and treat heart conditions. Improving Patient Care Here is how CPACS systems can help to improve patient care: Improved diagnosis: CPACS systems can help cardiologists to diagnose heart conditions more accurately by providing them with access to a wider range of images.

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Intermountain Medical Imaging

MAY 6, 2021

Affordable health care: When a condition is diagnosed early, it often requires less treatment, saving the patient time and expense. We understand that some of our patients are uninsured or are covered by an insurance carrier we do not currently have contracts with. Visit us for a price quote or price comparison at imaging costs at IMI.

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Associates in Medical Imaging

APRIL 23, 2021

Due to their highly valuable diagnostic capabilities, new reimbursable procedure codes are being considered by Medicare, and all private insurance companies, making PET/CT scans easier to bill and significantly reducing the need for potentially costly, redundant procedures. Each machine requires specific staff training to use.

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Median

AUGUST 20, 2021

Consequently, more timely diagnoses and treatment decisions, reductions in duplicate/unnecessary imaging, and reduced administrative burden and costs were enabled. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) in the USA), quality control, risk management, and future proofing, among other aspects.

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Future Teleradiology

APRIL 3, 2020

Crisil notes, the insurance coverage of Rs. Further advancements in technology related to MRI have widened its scope to diagnose various diseases. 5 lakhs under the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme has raised the preference for private hospitals. Thus, these improvements are in favor of an increasing demand for MRI reports.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Two barriers include access to follow-up imaging such as MRI and ultrasound, and insurance coverage for supplemental imaging. Even with a state insurance law, we are leaving a lot of cancers on the table and a lot of women in the dust.” The bipartisan Find It Early Act has been making its rounds in Congress.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 30, 2024

In addition, the ACR recommends that women diagnosed with breast cancer prior to age 50 or with a personal history of breast cancer and dense breasts should have annual supplemental breast MRI. Furthermore, these women should also begin annual mammography at ages 25 to 40. Berg added that at least half of U.S.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

vs. 33.3%), but African Americans were diagnosed with anemia at higher rates (100% vs. 16.7%, p = 0.018). All patients had healthcare insurance and all patients achieved pain palliation. Caucasian patients exhibit more treatment-related complications than African Americans (66.7%

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AuntMinnie

MAY 20, 2024

They included data collected between 2009 and 2012 from women who participated in the Korean National Health Insurance Service Database. fold increased risk of all-causes death when interval breast cancers were diagnosed within six to 12 months. Women with interval breast cancer were younger at the time of cancer diagnosis (53.3

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Finally, Black women have the lowest survival for every breast cancer subtype and stage except localized disease and are 10% less likely to be diagnosed than white women (58% vs. 68%). Disparities in the data can be lessened if more women, regardless of insurance status, have access to affordable breast cancer screenings.”

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Black or Hispanic children are less likely than their white peers to be diagnosed with migraine via MR imaging when presenting to a pediatric emergency department (ED) for headache, according to a study published February 5 in Neurology.

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Aidoc

MARCH 31, 2025

is diagnosed following an abnormal screening. While the USPSTF recommends biennial screening, many insurance plans recognize the benefits of early detection and offer annual screening coverage. 1 So, how are these cancers detected? The majority of breast cancer in the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 23, 2023

In a recent poll , 93% of adults diagnosed with cancer said that radiation therapy is safe and effective at treating cancer. Ensure patients and radiation oncologists make care decisions, not insurance companies. For more information, view our one-pager on Medicare payment reform. Mike Kelly (R-Penn.), Ami Bera, MD (D-Calif.)

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Research shows Black patients are 76% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than white patients and 120% more likely to die from it. This disparity stems from many factors, including lower rates of early prostate cancer screening that result in more aggressive cancers by the time Black patients are diagnosed.

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The Radiology Clinic

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s important to note that most insurance carriers, including Medicare, cover annual screening mammograms for women at NO cost to the patient as long as they meet the age criteria set forth from the carrier. Generally, women ages 40 and older can receive an annual screening mammogram at no cost. Are Screening Mammograms Risky?

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AJNR

MAY 16, 2023

Paraneoplastic neurological disorders can also arise during treatment for a recently diagnosed cancer, or can be the clinical presentation alerting the treating providers to a cancer relapse. The National Cancer Database was queried for pediatric patients who were diagnosed with CNS tumors from 2004 to 2018.

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